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Glucose, the body's fuel.

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What is the elevation in blood sugar called?

An elevation in blood sugar is commonly referred to as hyperglycemia.


If your blood sugar is 270 Is that high?

A normal blood sugar reading should hit between 80 - 120. If the blood sugar levels are higher than this range, it is referred to as hyperglycemia. If the blood sugar levels are lower than this range, it is referred to as hypoglycemia. To specifically answer you question: 270 mg/dl Blood sugar is high, however, it should not be anything to be worried about, just give yourself the correct ammount of insulin as correction, (careful not to overdose and go into hypoglycemia) and carry on with life.


What is the simple sugar referred to as 'blood sugar'?

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What is a sugar coma?

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How will eating before a blood test effect your blood sugar levels?

Eating before a blood test will cause your blood sugar levels to rise. That is why they are referred to as "fasting" blood tests, meaning you are not supposed to eat or drink anything but water before having them.


How are insulin and blood sugar related?

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Do peppermints raise blood sugar?

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Is glucose a blood sugar?

Correct, glucose is a blood sugar.


Which organ monitors blood sugar concentration?

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What is released into the blood when blood sugar is low?

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